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  • Nick Nesta was elected mayor of Apopka in April 2026, after serving two terms on the Apopka City Commission. He founded Nesta Real Estate Consultants in 2013 and lives in Apopka with his wife and two daughters.

The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
An alligator suns itself on a bank along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive that is open each Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays. The gate…
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
More than 100 jobs were made available among 14 employers at the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s first job fair.  See page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
After the past year, you’re likely ready to give up your hibernating ways for some adventure and sunshine. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips…
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
In a 4-1 vote, the Apopka City Council voted Wednesday, June 16, to pay the Central Florida YMCA $4.7 million for the 70-acre Camp Wewa property…
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee gave Miss Apopka 2020 Amanda Kronhaus, 24, a send-off celebration to wish her well. Read this story on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
Finn Foster, an Apopka resident, who was born in Russia and adopted by Americans, is releasing his first book this summer.  Read more on page 9A.
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
James A. Morrison II of Apopka graduated from Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland, during the school’s ceremonies on May 27. Read this story in page…
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
Eight new members were inducted into the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka at its Tuesday, June 15, luncheon meeting. Read more on page 6A.
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
Byung G. Hwang, CEO of Korus Orchid Farm in Apopka, was inaugurated as the Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA’s  president. Read more on page 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
June 18, 2021
Hello Folks, I wanted to thank everyone who prayed for rain. We finally got some and it looks like we are goin’ to get some more soon. Our…
Apopka High School marching band new trailer 2019
Apopka High School band will show off new trailerThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
The Apopka High School marching band will show off its new trailer today, Friday, December 13, at the Class 8A football state championship game in which…
Four qualify for two City Council seats in March electionThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
There will be races on the ballot for each of the two seats up for election on the Apopka City Council. Incumbent commissioners Doug Bankson and…
Looking for room under the bucketThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
Wekiva’s Nikhil Edouard fights for positions under the basket Wednesday, November 26. More on 1C.
Apopkan lands spot on Academic All-America listThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
Covenant College men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Paul Lemay of Apopka was named to the Academic All-America NCAA Division III second team, as selected by the College Sports Information…
Blue Darters down SeminoleThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball player Hilani Cantone flies in for a layup Saturday, November 30...more on page 6C
Apopka splits first two basketball gamesThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team started out the season 1-1 after two games in the Metro vs. Florida Challenge, a three-day, 23-game event hosted…
Over 51 trees were donated for the Festival of TreesThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
Victory Martial Arts’ tree gets a kick out of this year’s Festival of Trees, and instead of a tree skirt, AOK Tire Mart uses a tire…
Cricket County Colorado Christmas drama is setThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
The Zellwood Players drama team will perform the annual Christmas drama “Cricket County Colorado Christmas,” described as “a comedy with the true meaning of Christmas” by…
AFD, APD raise funds for cancer centerThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
For several months, the Apopka Fire Department (AFD) and the Apopka Police Department (APD) sold breast cancer awareness t-shirts on behalf of the Debbie Turner Cancer…
Festival of Trees was kicked off at MuseumThe Apopka Chief
December 6, 2019
Local businesses and organizations donated 51 trees, 21 wreaths and multiple gift baskets for a silent auction at the annual Festival of Trees, with all proceeds…